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Drug Use in Sports

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
The ancient Greeks used performance enhancing drugs, such as opium juice, when they participated in the original Olympic Games. Pupils research a website with debate topics to decide if athletes' use of such drugs in modern sports is...
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Fighting in Hockey

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
At best, fighting in hockey makes the sport more entertaining; at worst, fighting could lead to death. Pupils read background information about the prevalence of fighting in hockey since the 1917 formation of the National Hockey League....
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News For Kids

News For Kids.net

For Students 3rd - 12th Standards
Media lovers read articles on a variety of current events with a website made especially for kids. The website is easy to navigate and includes sections about everything from science to sports.
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Olympics

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Are the Olympic Games a benefit for their host countries and cities? Scholars decide for themselves in preparation for a class debate or discussion. After reading a brief background and overview of the topic, pupils read the top three...
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National Anthem Protests

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick refused to stand for the National Anthem in 2016 as a form of protest. Were his actions appropriate? Using the provided website, pupils attempt to decide for themselves by reading the main...
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Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Sports

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information about the history and present state of both amateur and professional sports in Texas, including the 'Negro Leagues' professional baseball.
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Heimspiel Medien Gmb H: sport.de

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information on German and international sports, including US sports.
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Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Web Japan: Sports

For Students 3rd - 8th
Sports are important in Japan, as they are in many countries. Read about Japan's traditional sports as well as the more modern ones in this article from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Sports: Breaking Records: Breaking Barriers

For Students 9th - 10th
A virtual exhibit featuring sports legends and great Olympians from more than a dozen sports. See artifacts from the Smithsonian's sports collection, and explore the exhibition spotlights on athletes who dominated their sports.
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Sports Central: Nba

For Students 9th - 10th
Sports Central, an online sports source, provides top stories, scores, standings, and statistics in the world of NBA basketball.
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Berlingske Tidende: Sport

For Students 9th - 10th
Berlingske Tidende, a daily newspaper serving the country of Denmark, provides detailed sports coverage. Written entirely in Danish.
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American Sport Art Museum and Archives: Ernie Barnes

For Students 9th - 10th
Ernie Barnes was named Sports Artist of the Year in both 1984 and 2004. The site includes a biographical sketch, commentary on Barnes's style and inspiration, and information about his most significant and influential works.
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The Washington Post

The Washington Post: Sports

For Students 9th - 10th
The Washington Post provides the latest news in sports today.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: The Hall of Sports

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the lives of famous people in sports and how they were able to succeed and achieve their goals.
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Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center

Yad Vashem: Jews and Sport Before the Holocaust: A Visual Retrospective

For Students 9th - 10th
This exhibition tells the stories of Jewish athletes and the sports they took part in all over Europe prior to the Holocaust, of which many did not survive.
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USA Today

Usa Today: Sports

For Students 9th - 10th
USA TODAY, a leading national newspaper, provides extensive coverage of U.S. sports. Content includes the latest news, sports extras, and individual coverage of both college and professional sports.
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University of Florida

University of Florida: Sport Clubs

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on sport clubs at the University of Florida. Contact information is provided if you are interested in joining.
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The Sports Network

For Students 9th - 10th
The Sports Network is a truly comprehensive sports-centered website. Covering sports throughout the world, content includes the latest headlines and scores, as well as focused looks at all major (and minor) professional sports, college...
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Msnbc: Nbc Sports

For Students 9th - 10th
NBC Sports, in collaboration with The Sporting News, provides the latest news, scores, standings and schedules in the world of sports.
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Sports Illustrated for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
Sports Illustrated for Kids, as its name implies, covers the world of sports from a youthful perspective. With a focus mainly on professional sports, content includes top news, fantasy sports, trivia, and other games.
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The Sporting News: See a Different Game

For Students 9th - 10th
The online version of the magazine, "The Sporting News" covers the top stories, news, and events in all of today's sports. Content also includes Sporting News radio, sports history, trivia, customizable features, and much more.
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CBS

Cbs sports.com

For Students 9th - 10th
CBSsports.com covers the latest news, events, and issues in the sports world. Coverage includes up-to-the-minute scoreboards and full coverage of games, both college and professional.
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National Museum of Science and Industry (UK)

Ingenious: Sport and the Technology of Winning

For Students 9th - 10th
Has technology improved or hindered sports? This question is researched in the areas of tennis racket engineering, disability sports equipment, and high tech horse racing.
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Canadian Sports Massage Therapists Association

For Students 9th - 10th
Homepage of professional sports massage therapists in Canada. Basic information on sports massage therapy benefits, training courses, books, and recent journal articles are all included.

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